How can i avoid jet lag?

Answer 1

Don't ever fly.

Answer 2

I have flown to Australia from the UK and back, on the the way there, I kept my watch on local times wherever possible and tried very hard to rest when I would be resting if I had been in that place. For example, I flew to LA first, I had the luxury of flying business class which had a useful Tv channel to give the local times and distances, so when I got approximately half way to LA, I adjusted my watch and rested when it would be night time, I landed in LA mid afternoon, I had a three hour stop over, showered and shopped, of course, then did the same on the next leg of the flight. I landed in Sydney some two days after I set out, still havent worked out how, as the flight was 23 hours in total but never mind. I landed at 7.30am, felt OK and got on with the rest of the day on that time, flaking out at 9.30pm, sleeping as normal that night, no problems at all, did the same in reverse on the way back and had no real effects of jet lag. Drink lots of water, stay away from alcohol and coffee, get up and walk up and down every hour or so and dont eat heavy meals, have light snacks, little and often and get the frame of mind...

Answer 3

In cases of short-term insomnia triggered by jet lag, a physician may recommend sleeping pills or prescription medication. Such medication should only be taken under the guidance of a health care professional

Eating a high protein diet that is low in calories before intended travel may help reduce the effects of jet lag.

Answer 4

This is one of the most important aspects of combating jet lag. Before departing, make sure you have all your affairs, business and personal, in order. Ensure you are not stressed-out with excitement or worry, and not tired or hungover from a function the night before. Get plenty of exercise in the days prior to departure and try to avoid sickness such as the flu, colds and so on. If you have a cold, flying will probably make it worse - ideally you should delay the trip. Get a good night's sleep just prior to departure.

The dry air in aircraft causes dehydration. Drinking plenty of non-alcoholic fluids counters this. Water is better than coffee, tea and fruit juices. Alcohol not only is useless in combating dehydration, but has a markedly greater intoxicating effect when drunk in the rarefied atmosphere of an airliner than it does at ground level.

Blindfolds, ear plugs, neckrests and blow-up pillows are all useful in helping you get quality sleep while flying. Kick your shoes off to ease pressure on the feet (some airlines provide soft sock-like slippers, and many experienced travellers carry their own).

Get as much exercise as you can. Walking up and down the aisle, standing for spells, and doing small twisting and stretching exercises in your seat all help to reduce discomfort, especially swelling of legs and feet. Get off the plane if possible at stopovers, and do some exercises or take a walk. This also helps to reduce the possibility of blood clots and associated trauma.

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Answer 5

Depends on the circumstances.

When I travel to the west coast, I stay with my east coast routine. I get up at 4:00AM (Pacific) which feels like 7:00AM, and I go to bed at 9:00PM (Pacific). When I get back, I am not jet lagged because my body clock has stayed consistent.

Now if you don't have the luxury of staying on your regular time, what has worked for me in the past is to adjust my schedule a few days ahead of time. So I'd start going to bed a little earlier (or later) each day.

Answer 6

Avoid sedative or merdicine to sleep.

The best way to avoid jet lag is to have a natural rest.

You need to calculate the time you'll arrive in the new country, then when you'll be in the plane try to sleep in accordance with it.

For example if you leave your country at 5pm to arrive at 10am in the other country, try to sleep at least 5 hours during your journey

Answer 7

Jet Lag is largerly caused by the noise generated during the flight.

Noise canceling headphones or earplugs will help tremendously.

Sleeping during the flight can also help. I take the original Dramamine formula, it keeps away motion sickness and makes me sleepy.

Answer 8

The best way I have found is to try to keep on you normal schedule just like you were at home. Yes you will be tired but the next day you should be pretty much normal. Or another way that has work for some friend of mine is that if I am going I way from my home time zone they would stay up later.(early than your time zone) and if they went later than there home time zone they would go to bed earlier.

Answer 9

Jet lag is real..... the best key to jet lag is water , water , water.... I was a flight agent.... it sounds crazy... however, it is true...jet lag is real.... drindk plenty of water and get rest...

Answer 10

The only way that I have found that you can avoid it is to take something that will make me sleep for the entire flight.

Answer 11

If you are going to a different time zone. Let's say it is morning there and it is night where you come from, stay up and do not go to sleep until night time. That way you'll get use to that country's time zone.